Every time a star player is injured, that absence has a ripple effect on an entire organization.
The detrimental side is obvious, as the setback frequently yields fewer wins and potentially complicates that player’s trajectory.
The positive aspect is typically less transparent and often comes in the form of silver linings. While no one can truly and fully replace that standout, their absence offers a chance for everyone around them to step up.
Every player has to do a little bit more, at a little bit higher of a level, and sometimes, that opportunity is all that player needs to become a fixture the following season.